Black History Pride · A voice for voting rights
Fannie Lou Hamer
Fannie Lou Hamer organized for Black voting rights in Mississippi despite threats and violence. She helped build the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party and spoke nationally about the barriers Black voters faced.
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Why does having a voice in decisions matter?
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